Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 9th Congressional District in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedI’ve spent my life confronting hate and extremism, and am grateful to have partnered with experts and institutions like the Illinois Holocaust Education Center to build effective education and training programs. I’ll strengthen enforcement of hate crime laws, increase funding for community security, and hold platforms accountable for amplifying violence. I’ll defend civil rights for LGBTQ youth, immigrants, and communities of color by strengthening anti-discrimination laws, protecting voting rights, and supporting inclusive education. I’ll also fight to codify Roe v. Wade, guarantee access to reproductive healthcare, and protect the right to bodily autonomy. Learn more
I’ll fully fund and modernize the VA, expand access to mental health and trauma care, and end treatment delays and respond effectively to traumatic brain injury. I’ll fight veteran homelessness through housing programs and outreach, and support their transition to civilian life with job training, entrepreneurship support, and federal hiring priorities. Veterans deserve more than empty thanks for their service; they deserve action and policy that backs up our words. Learn more
I’ll work to build a strategic approach for growth and investment and push back against disruptive and erratic tariffs that drive up prices and strained trade relationships. I’ll crack down on price gouging and anti-competitive practices, invest in domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, and expand public transit to ease household budgets. When families can afford the basics, they can dream bigger—start a business, buy a home, and invest in their children’s future. Learn more
I’ll strengthen antitrust enforcement, break up monopolies, and ban corporate price gouging on essentials like food and medicine. I’ll also push for lifetime bans on lobbying and corporate board service for members of Congress, crack down on insider trading, and end Citizens United to stop billionaires from buying political influence. Learn more
I’ll champion policies that level the playing field against corporate monopolies, expand access to capital and government contracts, and provide technical support for entrepreneurs. I'll also work to cut red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy while preserving fair labor and environmental standards. We must ensure that small businesses have the tools and opportunities to thrive. Learn more
Childcare is not a luxury; it’s valuable infrastructure for economic development, family stability and success. Learn more
Every child deserves access to a high-quality public education, regardless of ZIP code or income. I’ll fight to revitalize the Department of Education, increase federal funding for underserved districts, and ensure equitable access to advanced coursework, arts education, and career pathways. We must also invest in teachers’ compensation and training to recruit and retain the most motivated and skilled educators. Learn more
Climate action is both a moral imperative and an economic opportunity. I’ll build a national strategy for clean energy generation, transmission, workforce development, and research. That means modernizing our grid, reinvesting in agencies and programs like FEMA and the National Weather Service, investing in renewables, and aligning federal procurement with net-zero goals. I’ll also support union jobs in clean-tech industries, work to fund training programs, and incentivize innovation. Learn more
I’ll stand with Ukraine against authoritarian aggression, lead and strengthen NATO and key alliances, and re-invest in building our intelligence capabilities worldwide to protect Americans and our allies from fraud, terror and espionage. We must also re-invest in the value of American soft power that wins hearts and minds and elevates freedom and democracy worldwide. Learn more
Combating waste, fraud, and corruption was part of my life’s work in the FBI, and it will remain a high priority for me in Congress. This work begins by restoring inspector generals to positions that Donald Trump dismantled to shield him and his allies from accountability for fraud and misconduct. To rebuild civic trust, I’ll support media literacy, civic education, and community engagement that bridges divides. Learn more
I support strong, evidence-based laws that keep guns out of dangerous hands while respecting responsible ownership. That includes universal background checks, safe storage requirements, closing loopholes around ghost guns and gun shows, banning assault weapons and preventing gun trafficking. Learn more
America’s immigration system must reflect both our values and our laws. I’ll fight for a secure border, create a fair, achievable path to citizenship for Dreamers, long-term residents, TPS holders and essential workers, while enforcing laws with accountability. I’ll invest in workforce development programs tailored to immigrant communities, support immigrant-owned businesses, and strengthen sensible labor protections. Learn more
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